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Good news for a change! Oklahomans happy with smart meters

Jan 20, 2012 -

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The Oklahoma Corporation Commission, initially skeptical about Oklahoma Gas & Electric's gradual smart meter rollout, is now "sold on the technology" according to a story in the Oklahoma City Oklahoman. One reason: When a unit was installed at the home of deputy director Brandy Wreath "it made a drastic difference," he confesses.

Customers like Wreath – part of an OG&E smart grid pilot last summer – save at least $100 on their electric bills during hot months. Overall, 98 percent of customers with smart meters have gotten lower electricity bills, according to OG&E.

Ken Grant, manager of the OG&E smart grid effort, says the meters have gotten high satisfaction scores, proving "that customers loved the program." Take that, California!

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Smart Meters=Smart users

OG&E did not simply roll out smart meters, they also instituted time of day pricing. Smart meters are only as good as the pricing and intent behind them. OG&E has the right intent.

William Ross Williams - 01/25/2012 - 10:05

The whole story please?

Have the entire customer base got Smart meters or not. Without knowing this it's a bit hard to evaluate - For example, if Brandy Wreath uses almost all of his electricity in the cheapest timeslot, and the meters are rolled out selectively to similar customers, then it's not surprising that 98% have cheaper bills. Without having all of the facts, I can't tell (lies, damned lies and statistics...)

Paul Scotson - 01/26/2012 - 08:28

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